Hosted by Mt.Itasca Nordic Ski Association

Date: Sunday, December 11, 2011
Place: Mt.Itasca, Coleraine
Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)

Distances:

• B, G, YW: 7.5km,
• YM, JW: 10km;
• JM, SM, SW, MM: 12.5km;
• (Distance might change depending on snow conditions and # of biathletes)

Registration: 9:00 AM –   9:55 AM

Zero:           10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Race Start: 11:00 AM  Mass Start

Cost:           $20 (cash or check payable to MINSA)

Novice Race

• (Instruction, Rifles, and  Ammo provided)
• will follow the main race.
• Safety Clinic prior to the Race
• Race Format: Mass Start – 4.5k (3×1.5k), PP + penalty loop
• Cost: $20 (cash or check payable to MINSA)

Awards for Biathlon & Novice Race: after completion of both races.

Questions?  call Vlad or Petra 218-999-5046

or e-mail pcervenkova@hotmail.com

Dec 17-19, 2011

Mt. Itasca, Coleraine, MN
Sponsored by Mount Itasca Nordic Ski Association

Tentative Event schedule

Thu, Dec. 15

• Team Arrival
• 10:00am – 2:00 pm Unofficial Training

Fri, Dec. 16

• 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Official Training
• 10:00 am – 11:30 am Registration – Mt. Itasca Biathlon Headquarters
• 5:00 pm – Coaches Meeting – Mt. Itasca Biathlon Headquarters
• Election of Juries, Draws for Sprint Competition

Sat, Dec.17

• 9:30 am – 10:00 am Registration (MN Cup)/ Bib pick up
• 9:45 am – 9:55 am Opening Ceremony
• 10:00 am – 10:45 am Zero
• 11:00 am Sprint Competition
• 1:00 pm Flower Ceremony

Sun, Dec.18

• 9:30 am – 10:00 am Registration (MN Cup)/ Bib pick up
• 10:00 am – 10:45 am Zero
• 11:00 am Pursuit Format
• 1:00 pm Flower Ceremony

Mon, Dec.19

• 9:00 am – 9:45 am Zero
• 10:00 am Mass Start
• 12:00 pm Flower Ceremony

USBA Standardized Waxing Protocol: Standardized Waxing Protocol will be in effect for all junior and senior athletes taking part in the IBU Cup Trials.

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Hosted by Duluth/Esko Biathlon and Snowflake Nordic Ski Area

Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010

Location: Snowflake Nordic, 4348 Rice Lake Road, Duluth (one mile north of the intersection of the Rice Lake and Arrowhead Roads)

Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)

Distance: B, G, YW, MW:          7.5 km;
YM, JW:                   10 km;
JM, SM, SW, MM:          12.5 km.

Registration: 9:00 AM to 9:55 AM at Snowflake Nordic Chalet

Zero:                   10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Race Start:          11:00 AM, Mass Start

Cost:                  $15 (cash or check payable to Snowflake Nordic)

Novice Race (Instruction, Rifles and Ammo provided)

Novice Safety Clinic at approx.:  12:00 to 12:25 PM

Race Start at approx.:    12:30 PM

Race Format:     Mass Start/ 5K (3 by 1.75 k), PP + penalty loop

Cost:            $15 (cash or check payable to Snowflake Nordic)

Awards Biathlon + Novice Race at approx.: 1:15 – 1:30 PM

Questions?          Call John Gould at 218-269-2854

or e-mail: jgould1952@yahoo.com

We will cancel out for tomorrow and try to reschedule to the 14th of February–the Sunday after the State HS meet.

Looks like we should get some snow on top later tomorrow or Monday. As soon as we do, I will regroom the range.

I will set up a training plan and get it out shortly. If the weather clears enough to groom in the am, we might have a local  practice tomorrow at 1:00.

Bill Meyer

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What: The Nisswa Games Biathlon Meet. This is a series of contests oriented to more shooting than normal–that you will not find in the IBU Rules. Each team earns points depending on how they place in each event. Overall biathlon skills are emphasized.

Depending on numbers interested, teams of 2 or 3 will be handpicked from the entrants to be as equal as possible. Sometimes one lucky sole gets to do both positions.

The games are:

• Russian/AK –Into position–hand load one shot–tag off- goal is to clean the target asap
• Short leg relay–do a lap, relay rounds, penalty loops, tag off–each does one prone+one standing alternating..
• Patrol race– group sprint race-team all needs to finish at same time.

The longest skiing will be the last event with a 1km loop x 3

Novices are welcome–ideally you should bring your own rifle..or contact me ahead to be sure I have you covered..

Where: Nisswa Range–see attached map

When: 1:00 zero, Sunday the 24th of January, 2010

Contact: Please let me know if you plan to attend. Email Bill Meyer

Cost: None      Awards: minimal    Prizes: None     Fun: That is the whole goal!!

Bill Meyer

1-Hour Delay

Unless the forecast changes drastically, the Snowflake race will be held. The event will be delayed one hour–so an 11:00 zero and 12:00 race. A further delay or shortened course is also possible depending on the conditions.

It will be cold–but not abnormally so. The venue will have a tent set up with a heater for a few people at a time–guess the more that crowd in the warmer it will be!! They will also have some handwarmers and blankets available..but wouldn’t hurt to stock up on more.

Snowflake Biathlon Race & Novice Race

Hosted by Duluth/Esko Biathlon and Snowflake Nordic Ski Area

Date: Sunday, January 3, 2010
Location: Snowflake Nordic, 4348 Rice Lake Road, Duluth (one mile north of the intersection of the Rice Lake and Arrowhead Roads)
Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)
Distance:

B, G, YW: 7.5 km;
YM, JW 10 km;
JM, SM, SW, MM 12.5 km.

Registration: 10:00 AM to 10:55 AM at Snowflake Nordic Chalet

Zero:   11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Race Start:  12:00 AM,  Mass Start

Cost:  $15 (cash or check payable to Snowflake Nordic)

Novice Race (Instruction, Rifles and Ammo provided)

Novice Safety Clinic at approx.:  1:00 to 1:25 PM
Race Start at approx.:    1:30 PM
Race Format:     Mass Start/ 5K (3 by 1.75 k), PP + penalty loop
Cost:    $15 (cash or check payable to Snowflake Nordic)

Awards Biathlon + Novice Race at approx.: 2:15 – 2:30 PM

Questions?  Call John Gould at 218-269-2854 or e-mail: jgould1952@yahoo.com

Deadline for Entries

Pre-registration closes on Thursday, 31 December 09 for military personnel to the NG Biathlon office.  Pre-registration closes on Friday, 08 Jan 10 for civilian competitors.  Payment by check or cash is mandatory as part of the civilian race registration (not applicable to military competitors).  Please use the registration form included with this program and mail with payment to:

CW3 Keith Silbernick
604 8th St SW
Little Falls, MN 56345

Event Schedule

Wed, 13 Jan 10

• 0900 to 1700 – Race Registration – Race HQ
• 1900 – Team Captain’s Meeting – Race HQ Conference Room

Thur, 14 Jan 10

• 0900 to 1130 – Official Training, Sprint
• 1630 – Team Captain’s Meeting, Draw – Race HQ Conference Room

Fri, 15 Jan 10

• 0900 to 0945 – Race Zero
• 1000 – Sprint Race, all classes
• 1400 to 1500 – Official Training, Relay Race
• 1630 – Team Captain’s Meeting – Race HQ Conference Room

Sat, 16 Jan 10

• 0900 to 0945 – Race Zero
• 1000 – Relay Race
• 1430 – Award Ceremony (Camp Ripley Theater)

Minnesota Cup #1: Biathlon Race & Novice Race

Hosted by Mt.Itasca Nordic Ski Association

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2009

Place: Mt.Itasca, Coleraine

Race Format: Mass Start (PPSS)
Distance: B, G, YW: 7.5km,

YM, JW: 10km;

JM, SM, SW, MM 12.5km;

(Distance might change depending on # of biathletes)

Registration: 9:00 AM –   9:55 AM

Zero: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

Race Start: 11:00 AM  Mass Start

Cost:          $20 (cash or check payable to MINSA)

Novice Race (Instruction, Rifles, and  Ammo provided)

Novice Safety Clinic approx: 12:00 – 12:25PM

Race start approx: 12:30PM

Race Format: Mass Start – 5k (3×1.7k), PP + penalty loop

Cost:              $20 (cash or check payable to MINSA)

Awards Biathlon + Novice Race approx.: 1:15pm – 1:30pm

Questions?  call Vlad or Petra 218-999-5046

or e-mail pcervenkova@hotmail.com